Air Marshal Tony Davies

In Australia, I had the privilege of honouring the fallen with a New Zealand wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. Now attending the PACANZ 2023 Senior Leadership Retreat, hosted by @CDF_Aust in Canberra and Uluru 🇦🇺🇫🇯🇳🇿🇹🇱🇹🇴🇻🇺

Today we welcomed General Cương Vietnam People's Army Chief of the General Staff & Vice-Minister for National Defence. Great to discuss security interests in the Indo-Pacific region and opportunities to strengthen our defence relationship 🇻🇳🇳🇿

1/2 NEWS📢 We're taking part in the first hearing week of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry into all claims involving past Māori military service. ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/wai2500-23 #Force4NZ #NZArmy

Today, Rear Adm. Bailey met with New Zealand's 🇳🇿 Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin R. Short at U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The leaders discussed future opportunities for collaboration & expressed shared commitment to regional security & stability.

Today, in accordance with naval tradition, our @NZNavy fired a 21-gun salute from #DevonportNavalBase to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. At the same time, our @NZArmy's 16FD fired a 21-gun salute from Point Jerningham, Wellington. #Force4NZ #Coronation

2/2 This was an opportune time to affirm the strong relationship between our militaries, during a short stop-over on my way back home from Anzac Day events in Türkiye. I look forward to us working together in the future. #Force4NZ

1/2 Kia ora and Ni hao to new relationships 🤝🇸🇬 This week, I had the opportunity to meet informally, and for the first time, with RADM Aaron Beng - the new Chief of Singapore Armed Forces. #Force4NZ

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them. Each #AnzacDay we renew our commitment to remembering all those who have served and those who are serving in the @NZDefenceForce. We acknowledge and honour all they have done for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Emotions ran high during a solemn rededication & remembrance ceremony held on the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the NZ Maori Contingent made its camp before the assault on the heights of Chunuk Bair, an iconic but costly & ultimately unsuccessful attack. ➡️nzdf.mil.nz/maoripahsite23

2/2 I’m very proud of the responses our people have been jointly involved in and this has definitely benefited our strong bilateral relationship. #Force4NZ

1/2 I was humbled to be appointed the Order of Australia at Government House Canberra yesterday. NZ’s defence and security is better off for having a strong relationship with Australia which in turn makes for a more stable Pacific region. #Force4NZ

Had a great experience today speaking with @AustraliaDssc about the @NZDefenceForce's strategic priorities. Grateful for the chance to collaborate and share insights. Special thanks to @ADC_Australia for being wonderful hosts!

NEWS📢Today, @NZNavy and @NZAirForce teams have been in Auckland communities helping with relocations, waste removal and more. Crew on a Seasprite helicopter took Emergency Management staff on a recon flight over areas of Auckland yesterday. ➡️nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf-ready-to-… #Force4NZ

It felt bittersweet to farewell our last two P-3K2 Orion aircraft yesterday. With over 5,000 flying hours in the P3 myself, I will miss this faithful fleet, which has looked after not just our crews for over 55 years but all of Aotearoa & our Pacific neighbours. #Force4NZ

We're assisting civil defence authorities and emergency services in response to catastrophic flooding across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. #Force4NZ nzdf.mil.nz/news/defence-f…

Thank you to my friend Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa & His Majesty’s Armed Forces, Tonga for again providing a very warm welcome. It was an honour to meet HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala & PM @Huakavameiliku, & tour HMAF bases with @CDF_NZ AM Kevin Short. #PacificFamily

Thank you for the warm welcome New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands! With @CDF_Aust, we had great discussions about working together with our Pacific partners on their priorities to build a more secure, stable, and resilient Pacific.

Many of our people dedicated their faces to #Movember last month, growing moustaches in various styles to raise awareness for men's health. I was honoured to judge these efforts with Tāne Toa lead Brad Poulter. Our people have covered 3,668.15km & raised more than $21k 👏👏

Today we celebrated excellence in the #NZDF. Bravo Zulu to LYDS James Faleofa for being named the 2022 Person of the Year. He demonstrates our NZDF values, & his efforts exemplify the phrase ‘for the people, with the people’. Read about LYDS Faleofa ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/LYDS-Faleofa

When it comes to aviation, ground support is often behind-the-scenes that may not get much time in the spotlight but is important work. I enjoyed visiting the Harewood Terminal team, which is supporting flights into one of the most remote places in the world - Antarctica.